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  • Kent Kessler avatar

    The Cross Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,409 views

    When do things make all the difference? When we are moved to laugh or cry, when we are celebrated or sacrificed for and when we believe.“Why The Cross Makes All The Difference” describes the cross from three perspectives: Jew, Gentile, and the Believer.

    There are just some times in our day where things make a difference. Take them out, things go wrong. Add things in, and things go wrong. There are just certain things needed to make a day a good day. Like the correct ingredients in baking a cake or cookies or a roast—the correct ingredients and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Roman Centurion's View Of The Cross

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,514 views

    This is a dramatic monolgue of the Roman Centurion and some of what He may have seen and thought about the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurection of Christ.

    Title: The Roman Centurion’s view of the Cross Text: Mark 15:21-39 Date: 4/5/2007: Location: Franklin AARP I expected nothing but a routine day of work for my men and me. Jerusalem was for the most part "easy duty." Our job was to keep the peace and preserve law and order. However, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Part 1: The Paradox Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    Jesus set an example and challenged us with the idea that we must die to live and we must lose our life to save it.

    The Paradox of the Cross I. Introduction Today, we will begin a series of messages concerning a topic that is absolutely critical to our faith. It is a topic that is sometimes a source of confusion and disbelief as well as comfort and inspiration. To some this topic is no big deal while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
     | 2,832 views

    The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

    The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

    The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross: Symbol Of Supreme Love

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
     | 3,309 views

    A message about the cross being our symbol of supreme love by Charles Stanley.

    The Voluntary Suffering of Christ: 1. An expression of supreme love (Jn. 10:9-11; 15; 17-18; Heb. 12:1-2; Col 1:15-17; Gal 1:4) 2. An act of substitution (Isa. 53:4-6; 10; Matt. 20:27-28; Rom. 5:6; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Tim. 2:5-6; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18; 1 Jn. 2:1-2) A. pupitur & anti-Greek lemmas 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Line To Authentic Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    Daniel demonstrated a life of integrity. He crossed the line from a life of mediocrity a life of authentic God honoring living.

    Crossing the Line to Authentic Christian Living Daniel Leads the Way Daniel 6:1-4 Verse 4: “Daniel was faithful and honest and always responsible.” NLT Daniel lived a life of integrity as a teenager when he entered Babylon as recorded in chapter one of Daniel. He lived through the leadership of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Palm Sunday - The Road To The Cross! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,430 views

    A Palm Sunday Sermon. From the Story, adapted from Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

    The Story 26 Easter April 17, 2011 It’s getting to be golf season and I’m ready to get out there and smack that golf ball . . . I hope. But when you get up at that first hole, my thinking isn’t very positive. I want to hit a great drive, but I’m wondering, why are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power, Wisdom And Glory Of The Cross

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. These divisions in the church at Corinth were caused by pride, for “only by pride cometh contention” (Prov. 13:10).

    The Power, Wisdom, and Glory of the Cross 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. Some were glorying in Paul; some were glorying in Apollo’s; and some were glorying in Peter. All this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children's Sermon: Glory In The Cross

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,868 views

    To help the children see that Jesus’ love for us as displayed on the Cross is the most important gift we have ever received!

    Children’s Sermon Glory in the Cross Galatians 6:14 Sermon Objective; To help the children see that Jesus’ love for us as displayed on the Cross is the most important gift we have ever received! Sermon props: Pictures of objects people take pride in. Hello my friends! It is good to see you. Hey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Cross: Where Jesus Died

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    Has the cross become too cultural. Is it more popular than powerful. The cross is where jesus died.

    Intro: Is it possible that we have become too familiar with the cross? Is it possible that it has become more popular than powerful? Is it possible that the cross is more cultural than critical to the salvation of people separated by from the life of God? The cross doesn’t seem to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Sounds Of The Cross, Sounds Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    In this we examine the last words of Jesus on the Cross and the first words at the Resurrection

    Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 5,650 views

    To live the christian life

    TAKE UP YOUR CROSS Matthew 16:24-27 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 "For what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Lessons Learned From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,359 views

    If you wear a cross then that is you preference, but when we look at the cross in our church, it should serve as a reminder to us of what Jesus did for us, and again today we will learn five lessons from the cross.

    A Journey to Calvary; His Passion our Deliverance Lessons learned from the Cross Am Service April 5th 2009 Luke 23:26-49 Introduction What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiahs Road To The Cross Begins Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    We must be willing to travel down the road that God is leading us down even when it is difficult.

    A Messiah's Road to the Cross Begins Text: Matt. 26:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a family in our last church in Arkansas that I dreaded to go visit. Now they were really nice people, but they lived on a really difficult road. First, it was a dirt road filled with huge rocks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist